Sports & Whatever

Category: Investment

  • The Money Runs Out: Inside LIV Golf’s Fight to Survive

    The Money Runs Out: Inside LIV Golf’s Fight to Survive

    Saudi Arabia’s PIF is pulling back, LIV Golf is canceling events, vendors are demanding payment and a mystery investor is being asked to keep the league alive. After four years of spending billions to disrupt professional golf, LIV is about to find out whether it can survive as an actual business.

  • Why FIFA Really Passed Over Baltimore — And Whether the City Has Caught Up

    Why FIFA Really Passed Over Baltimore — And Whether the City Has Caught Up

    Baltimore’s bid to host the World Cup in 2026 faced rejection in 2022, attributed to factors like inadequate transit and hotel capacity. Four years later, crime rates have significantly decreased, but hotel inventory has worsened. While transit improvements are planned, the city must address hotel shortages to strengthen future bids for international events.

  • If the Preakness Bet Fails, What’s Maryland’s Plan B?

    If the Preakness Bet Fails, What’s Maryland’s Plan B?

    Maryland’s $400 million investment in Pimlico aims to preserve the Preakness but lacks a broader strategic vision for sports. While other events like the CIAA Tournament and Maryland Cycling Classic show economic potential, Maryland should develop diverse sporting identities, including lacrosse and sailing, to enhance its public profile and economy.